Pavel Prokudin
About Pavel Prokudin
Pavel Prokudin serves as the Senior Account Director for the Banking Market in Russia, CIS, and Mongolia at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2013. He has extensive experience in the banking sector, having previously worked at Sberbank and Promsvyazbank, and specializes in payment innovations and banking solutions.
Current Role at SWIFT
Pavel Prokudin serves as the Senior Account Director for the Banking Market in Russia, CIS, and Mongolia at SWIFT. He has held this position since 2013, contributing over 11 years of experience in the banking sector. In this role, he manages relationships with various banks, ranging from top-tier institutions to small and medium-sized enterprises across multiple countries, including Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Previous Experience at Sberbank
Before joining SWIFT, Pavel Prokudin worked at Sberbank from 1996 to 2005. During his nine years at the Main Settlements Centre in Moscow, he gained significant experience in banking operations and financial services. This role provided him with a strong foundation in the banking industry, which he later built upon in subsequent positions.
Experience at Promsvyazbank
Pavel Prokudin was employed at Promsvyazbank from 2005 to 2012, where he held the position of Head of Financial Institutions for Russia, CIS, and the Baltics. His seven years in this role involved overseeing relationships with financial institutions and enhancing the bank's service offerings in the region.
Education and Expertise
Pavel Prokudin studied at the Moscow University of Industry and Finance (МФПА) from 2001 to 2006, where he achieved a diploma in Economics with honors. His educational background supports his expertise in banking interfaces, integration, cloud solutions, compliance, reference data, and business intelligence.
Involvement in Payment Innovation Initiatives
Pavel Prokudin is actively involved in promoting and implementing global payment innovation (gpi) and the Customer Security Program (CSP) initiatives. His work in these areas reflects his commitment to enhancing the security and efficiency of payment systems within the banking sector.